Bendiocarb
Bendiocarb (pronounced: ben-dee-oh-karb) is a type of carbamate insecticide that is used to control a variety of pests. It is often used in public health situations to control mosquitoes, flies, and cockroaches, and in agriculture to control a variety of pests.
Etymology
The term "Bendiocarb" is derived from the chemical structure of the compound, which includes a benzene ring (hence the "ben-" prefix), a diol group (hence the "-di-" infix), and a carbamate group (hence the "-carb" suffix).
Usage
Bendiocarb is a fast-acting insecticide that is used to control a variety of pests. It is often used in public health situations to control mosquitoes, flies, and cockroaches, and in agriculture to control a variety of pests. Bendiocarb works by inhibiting the action of the enzyme acetylcholinesterase, which is essential for the normal functioning of the nervous system in insects.
Related Terms
- Carbamate: A type of chemical compound that is often used in insecticides.
- Insecticide: A substance used to kill insects.
- Acetylcholinesterase: An enzyme that is essential for the normal functioning of the nervous system in insects.
Health Effects
Exposure to bendiocarb can cause a variety of health effects in humans, including nausea, vomiting, abdominal pain, and in severe cases, seizures and respiratory failure. It is classified as a by the Environmental Protection Agency.
See Also
External links
- Medical encyclopedia article on Bendiocarb
- Wikipedia's article - Bendiocarb
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